First Advantage Corp

First Advantage Corp. provides technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance related to human capital. Its product suite includes Criminal Background Checks, Drug & Health Screening, Extended Workforce Screening, Biometrics & Identity, Education & Work Verifications, Resident Screening, Fleet & Driver Compliance, Executive Screening, Data Analytics, Continuous Monitoring, Social Media Monitoring, and Hiring Tax Incentives. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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First Advantage Corp achieves record Q4 results, eyes growth opportunities

First Advantage Corp (FA) reported record revenue and profitability in Q4 2022, with a focus on enterprise clients and technology differentiation. While facing challenges in M&A valuations and sector gaps, FA sees opportunities in growth strategies and margin improvement.

First Advantage Corp reports solid Q1 earnings and focuses on customer service amidst industry challenges

First Advantage Corp's Q1 performance was strong, with revenues slightly exceeding expectations and a focus on customer service despite industry challenges. The company's balance sheet is robust, and its sustainability efforts are driving shareholder value. Opportunities lie in expanding customer base, leveraging risk mitigation trends, and investing in technology for future growth.

First Advantage Corp reports Q2 results, eyes growth amid challenges

First Advantage Corp (FA) navigated challenges in Q2 2023 with revenues meeting expectations, a special dividend declaration, and a focus on strategic growth initiatives.
Despite macroeconomic uncertainties impacting revenues and international operations, FA maintains a strong balance sheet and pursues opportunities for expansion and profitability.
The company's proactive approach to AI investments, capital allocation, and maintaining margins underscores its resilience and readiness to capitalize on future growth prospects.

First Advantage Corp reports resilient Q3 performance and eyes international growth

First Advantage Corp delivered strong financial performance in Q3, with revenue and EBITDA outperforming expectations.
The company's strategic investments in AI technology and digital identity solutions position it well for future growth.
Challenges in international markets require focused efforts on margin improvement and revenue growth strategies.
Opportunities lie in positive base revenue growth outlook for 2024 and potential market rebounds in APAC and India.

First Advantage Corp to Acquire Sterling Check Corp for $2.2B, Driving Growth and Innovation

First Advantage Corp's acquisition of Sterling Check Corp aims to drive growth, innovation, and cost synergies in the background screening industry.
The focus post-acquisition will be on integration, customer satisfaction, and leveraging AI to enhance operational efficiency.
Stable pricing trends, international market stabilization, and strategic financial management are critical success factors post-merger.
The combined entity is poised to capitalize on market opportunities and deliver value through product innovation and improved customer experiences.

First Advantage Corp reports Q1 results, eyes Sterling acquisition synergies

First Advantage Corp (FA) showcased solid performance in key sectors and progress on strategic initiatives in Q1 2024.
Preparations for the Sterling acquisition are advancing well, with expectations of significant synergies and revenue growth post-closing.
While facing revenue challenges and integration complexities, the company remains optimistic about achieving growth and operational improvements in the future.

First Advantage Corp doubles in size with Sterling acquisition, poised for growth

First Advantage Corp's Q3 2024 earnings call highlighted stable performance, successful acquisition of Sterling, and progress towards cost synergies. The company's focus on innovation, customer value, and operational efficiency sets a strong foundation for future growth.

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First Advantage Corp. provides technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance related to human capital. Its product suite includes Criminal Background Checks, Drug & Health Screening, Extended Workforce Screening, Biometrics & Identity, Education & Work Verifications, Resident Screening, Fleet & Driver Compliance, Executive Screening, Data Analytics, Continuous Monitoring, Social Media Monitoring, and Hiring Tax Incentives. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The mean of analysts' price targets for First Advantage (FA) points to a 34.8% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.

Wall Street Analysts Believe First Advantage (FA) Could Rally 35%: Here's is How to Trade

First Advantage Corporation's (FA) CEO Scott Staples on Q4 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

Reports Sixth Consecutive Quarter of Double-Digit Revenue Growth

First Advantage Delivers Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

ATLANTA and LONDON, Feb. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital, has announced the signing of a strategic technology integration partnership with Yoti, a U.K.-based digital identity leader.

First Advantage Delivers Digital Identity Services through Yoti Partnership

ATLANTA, Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance related to human capital, will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 prior to the Company's earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.

First Advantage to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on March 23, 2022

Annual User Conference Returns to Las Vegas this April Featuring Insights from Industry Leaders and Innovators Annual User Conference Returns to Las Vegas this April Featuring Insights from Industry Leaders and Innovators

First Advantage Announces Daymond John of ABC's Shark Tank as Collaborate 2022 Keynote Speaker

First Advantage Corp (NASDAQ: FA) completed the acquisition of the Form I-9 Compliance business under an asset purchase agreement. Financial terms were not disclosed.

First Advantage Acquires Form I-9 Compliance For Undisclosed Sum

Acquisition brings comprehensive Form I-9, E-Verify and continuous compliance monitoring products and solutions to First Advantage customers in the United States Acquisition brings comprehensive Form I-9, E-Verify and continuous compliance monitoring products and solutions to First Advantage customers in the United States

First Advantage Acquires Form I-9 Compliance

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 45.4% in First Advantage (FA). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

Wall Street Analysts See a 45% Upside in First Advantage (FA): Can the Stock Really Move This High?

Global Survey of Recruiters, Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Professionals Provides Key Insights into the Recruitment and Hiring of Gen Z Population Global Survey of Recruiters, Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Professionals Provides Key Insights into the Recruitment and Hiring of Gen Z Population

New Report Reveals Gen Z Candidates Expect Open Communication and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Focus from Prospective Employers

SYDNEY, Australia, Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital, has announced the signing of a technology integration agreement with human resources technology company Xref Limited.

First Advantage Expands Global Background Screening Capabilities through Xref Partnership

ATLANTA, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital, announced that it has completed the acquisitions of Corporate Screening Services, Inc., a healthcare and higher education focused screening and compliance solutions provider headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and MultiLatin Advisors, S.A. de C.V, a screening and verifications provider based in Mexico City, Mexico.

First Advantage Completes Acquisitions of Corporate Screening and MultiLatin

ATLANTA, Nov. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (“First Advantage”) (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital, today announced the pricing of the previously announced underwritten secondary offering by certain of its stockholders (the “Selling Stockholders”), including affiliates of Silver Lake Group, L.L.C., of 15,000,000 shares of common stock of First Advantage pursuant to a registration statement filed by First Advantage with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), at the public offering price of $20.00 per share. The Selling Stockholders have granted the underwriters in the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,250,000 shares of common stock. No shares are being sold by First Advantage. The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from this offering. The offering is expected to close on November 15, 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.

First Advantage Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Common Stock

ATLANTA, Nov. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (“First Advantage”) (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital, today announced that certain of its stockholders (the “Selling Stockholders”), including affiliates of Silver Lake Group, L.L.C., intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 15,000,000 shares of common stock of First Advantage pursuant to a registration statement filed by First Advantage with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Selling Stockholders expect to grant the underwriters in the offering a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,250,000 shares of common stock. No shares are being sold by First Advantage. The Selling Stockholders will receive all of the proceeds from this offering.

First Advantage Announces Secondary Offering of Common Stock

First Advantage Corporation (FA) CEO Scott Staples on Q3 2021 Results - Earnings Call Transcript

First Advantage Corp (NASDAQ: FA) reported third-quarter revenue growth of 41% year-over-year to $192.9 million, beating the consensus of $171.62 million. Adjusted EPS improved to $0.28 from $0.17 in 3Q20, beating the consensus of $0.19.

First Advantage Beats Q3 Estimates, Lifts FY21 Outlook; To Buy Two Screening Providers

First Advantage Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results

Corporate Screening to Bring Enhanced Vertical Expertise and Technology and MultiLatin to Deliver Increased Latin America Market Share

First Advantage Expands through Acquisitions of U.S.-based Corporate Screening and Mexico-based MultiLatin

ATLANTA, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Advantage Corporation (NASDAQ: FA), a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital, will issue its third quarter 2021 financial results on Monday, November 8, 2021 prior to the Company's earnings conference call, which will be held at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day.

First Advantage to Release Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Hold Investor Conference Call on November 8

Douglas Nairne to Lead International Operations and Victor Sachs to Head Customer Care for the Americas Douglas Nairne to Lead International Operations and Victor Sachs to Head Customer Care for the Americas

First Advantage Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Operations Officer – International and Senior Vice President, Customer Care – Americas

ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- About First Advantage First Advantage (NASDAQ: FA) is a leading global provider of technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety and compliance related to human capital. The company delivers innovative solutions and insights that help customers manage risk and hire the best talent. Enabled by its proprietary technology platform, First Advantage's products and solutions help companies protect their brands and provide safe environments for their customers and their most important resources: employees, contractors, contingent workers, tenants and drivers. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, First Advantage has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Federal and State ACA Regulations Simplified: First Advantage Webinar to Share Deadlines, Details & Predictions

First Advantage Corp (FA) has been struggling lately, but the selling pressure may be coming to an end soon.

First Advantage Corp (FA) Sees Hammer Chart Pattern: Time to Buy?

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First Advantage Set to Explore Hot Topics in Background Screening at 2021 Marketplace Risk Management Conference

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First Advantage to Host Upcoming Webinar Series on State of Drug Screening

RBC Capital analyst Ashish Sabadra raised the price target on First Advantage Corp (NASDAQ:FA) from $22 to $26, implying a 6.51% upside, and maintained an Outperform rating. The analyst is optimistic about the "market leadership built on outstanding customer experience," evidenced by First Advantage's gross retention rate of about 95% over the past three years.

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